GeForce GT 720 vs GRID K340

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 720

2014Core: 993 MHz
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GRID K340

2013Core: 950 MHz
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GeForce GT 720 vs GRID K340 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GT 720 vs GRID K340: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 720

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $3,250 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $3,299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 6725.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.4 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $3,299 MSRP).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 64W instead of 225W, a 161W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID K340

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 6632.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,299 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 13.4 G3D/$ ($3,299 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • 251.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 64W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 720 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (659 vs 650), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 720 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 720 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,250 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $3,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 6725.9% (13.4 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 720 vs GRID K340 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 720

The GeForce GT 720 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 659 points. Launch price was $89.

NVIDIA

GRID K340

The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 720 scores 659 and the GRID K340 reaches 650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 720 is built on Kepler while the GRID K340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 720) vs 384 (GRID K340). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340).

FeatureGeForce GT 720GRID K340
G3D Mark Score
659+1%
650
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7626 TFLOPS+5%
0.7296 TFLOPS ×4
ROPs
16+100%
8 ×4
TMUs
32
32 ×4
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 720 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K340 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 720GRID K340
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 720 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K340 carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 720 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 720 and 64-bit on the GRID K340. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 720) vs 128 KB (GRID K340) — the GeForce GT 720 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 720GRID K340
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 720 draws 64W versus the GRID K340's 225W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 720 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 720) vs 350W (GRID K340). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 720GRID K340
TDP
64W-72%
225W
Recommended PSU
250W-29%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
55°C
Perf/Watt
10.3+255%
2.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 720 came in at $49, while the GRID K340 launched at $3299. On MSRP, GeForce GT 720 was 98.5% cheaper ($3250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.4 (GeForce GT 720) vs 0.2 (GRID K340) — the GeForce GT 720 offers 6600% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 720 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 720GRID K340
MSRP
$49-99%
$3299
Performance per Dollar
13.4+6600%
0.2
Codename
GK107
GK107
Release
May 29 2014
July 23 2013
Ranking
#777
#817

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